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John Haffey

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jhaffey@dailyvoice.com

John is a graduate of Villanova University with degrees in History, Communications, and Political Science. A lifelong Norwalk resident, he covers an array of topics from real estate and education to sports and entertainment. John has previously worked as a freelance reporter and brings experience in digital media advertising. A surfer, fisherman, and boater, John is prone to drop everything if the fish begin to bite or the waves are on. John Haffey was a former content writer at Daily Voice.

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Lifestyle

Going From Snacks To Sprints Is Possible With Proper Guidance, Says WMC To the average person, running a marathon's full 26.2 miles may seem like an impossible task. However, according to Dr. Douglas Tumen, a running coach and podiatrist at HealthAlliance Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, all that's needed is good health, the right plan and a little bit of determination. Tumen, along with Dr. Amy Gutman, the medical director of the Emergency Department at HealthAlliance Hospital's Broadway Campus, shared tips below on training safely for a full or half marathon: Build A Good Foundation First, carefully consider how you would …

Content Partner: Westchester Medical Center

Lifestyle

Take A Step Back On This Date In History With Westchester Medical Center VALHALLA, N.Y. -- For more than a century, Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, has been vital to the Hudson Valley region. Founded as an army hospital in 1917 to care for the victims of the global influenza epidemic, WMC has been meeting the health needs of the Hudson Valley ever since. As they celebrate 100 Years of Advanced Care in 2017, the hospital is stepping back a century in American history and taking a look at our country’s defining moments during its inaugural year. As the Pittsburgh Penguins and their fans celebrated the team'…

Content Partner: Westchester Medical Center Centennial Celebration

Lifestyle

Lung Cancer: The Ultimate Women’s Health Issue Many people are surprised to learn that lung, not breast cancer, is the number one cancer killer of women in the United States. Although smoking contributes to the majority of lung cancer cases, development in never-smokers is now considered the sixth most common cause of cancer death in the United States, and is more prevalent in women than men. To unravel this mystery, scientists are actively studying why women who never smoke are more susceptible to lung cancer. It may be that women are more predisposed to second hand smoke, scientists theorize, while radiation exposure from certain h…

Content Partner: NewYork-Presbyterian

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Preventable Yet Undetectable: Learn The Facts About Kidney Cancer Kidneys are the body’s unsung heroes: they cleanse the blood of excess waste and help stabilize blood pressure and water balance. Like every organ, kidneys are also vulnerable to disease such as cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, kidney cancer is one of the 10 most common cancers among men and women in the United States, with about 62,000 new cases diagnosed every year. Many of these cases are discovered incidentally when a patient is being evaluated for another health problem. This is because kidney cancer rarely causes symptoms until it has reached an advanced stage. The…

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Conquer College Like A Pro With Pre-Class Health Checklist NYACK, N.Y. -- As summer comes to a close and students head back to college, knowing how to take care of themselves on their own is an incredibly important skill for young adults to have. Often away from parents for the first time in their lives, college students can quickly develop unhealthy habits if not properly prepared. "If you’re a parent who is about to send your son or daughter off to college, take time off from packing to talk with them about staying healthy," said Dr. Deborah Nunziato-Ghobashy, a primary care physician with Highland Medical PC Family Practice Associates o…

Content Partner: Highland Medical

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Summer Guests Having A Whale Of A Time In Area Waters NEW YORK -- Millions of visitors travel to the New York City area each year for a variety of reasons. Some seek nightlife and fine dining, while others look to experience world-class culture, museums and entertainment. However, for several of the area's most recent -- and largest -- visitors, the bright lights of Broadway aren't what's brought them to town. In what has become somewhat of an annual tradition, humpback whales have been spotted in the waters surrounding New York City this summer. Ranging from the New York Harbor and Lower Hudson River in the west, to the Long Island Sound and c…

Content Partner: Pace University

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From EMT To OR, Nyack Hospital's New Top Trauma Doctor Has Seen It All NYACK, N.Y. -- At one of the lower Hudson Valley's busiest -- and highest regarded -- trauma centers, patients in critical care are in good hands. Dr. Jeffrey S. Rabrich has been appointed medical director for emergency medicine at Nyack Hospital, having joined the hospital team from St. Luke’s in New York City. There, he served as medical director for the hospital's Level I Trauma Center. At Nyack Hospital, Rabrich will oversee operations for the center's Emergency Department, which totals over 60,000 visits annually, making it one of the busiest in the region. Interested in health and me…

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Schools

Pace People This Week: Hip Hop Law And Pay Raise Tips PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Here is a roundup of newsmakers and their news in brief from Pace University: Elisabeth Haub School of Law professor Vernon Brown was named to Billboard's Top Music Industry Lawyers 2017 list. To learn more about his work with today's biggest stars, click here. Joe Ogren, a Pace Performing Arts alumnus, was recently profiled in the Santa Maria Times. He is currently a lead actor in both "Lend Me a Tenor: The Musical" and "Newsies," which are being performed in his hometown of San Luis Obispo, Calif. Read his full story here. Pace alumna Lisa Mari…

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Sports

Lace Up The Pads With Pace At Free Youth Football Clinic PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Area elementary and middle school football players can go long and head for the end zone with the Pace University football team later this month, thanks to a free youth clinic to be held on campus by coaches and players. Open to players in eighth grade and under, the clinic will take place on Sunday, Aug. 20 at Pace Stadium in Pleasantville. Starting at 3 p.m., youth players will go through a series of instructional stations with current Pace football players and coaches. Participants will also compete in a flag football game before concluding at 5 p.m. with a player a…

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Lifestyle

Nyack Hospital Promotes Maternal Health With 'Big Latch On' NYACK, N.Y. -- Parents in Rockland County can join together this weekend and encourage an important mother and baby connection through Nyack Hospital's “Big Latch On” on Saturday morning. The community event will be held on Saturday, August 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., and is sponsored by The Prenatal Center at Nyack Hospital. Part of a global breast feeding initiative, the morning will bring together women to breastfeed and offer support at locations around the world. All lactating mothers, partners, families, caregivers, and healthcare providers are welcome to participate. The Prenatal Ce…

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